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GU12 AUX

2012 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AUX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 121,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 112,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 78,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat.. ()

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat.. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,240 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 25,240 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,997 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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GU12 AUX is a 2012 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU12 AUX registered?

GU12 AUX is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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